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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.40, 152.32 and 75.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.40, 152.32 and 75.40 is: 104.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.40 : 152.32 = 75.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.40/152.32 = 75.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.40x = 152.32 × 75.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.40x = 11,484.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,484.93/110.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.03

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